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New Health Plans Discriminate Against Mental Illness
Mental health parity is once again under attack. The federal government has made rule changes to health insurance plans that allow open discrimination against people with mental health conditions. -
Addressing Male Suicide
Men account for the majority of suicides. It's important that we recognize risk factors and start conversations in order to end the rise of male suicide. -
The Ripple Effect of Suicide
An entire community can be changed by a suicide. This is why it's essential that support is available for everyone impacted in the wake of a suicide loss, and that we continue to work towards prevention. -
It Begins, Life Without My Son
"I think of my son every minute of every day. I write to honor him. I also write so perhaps those in the same situation as me know they are not alone, and there is a voice for them." -
Peer Support Saved My Life
We all have or will struggle at some point in life, and we all can find strength in the support of others with lived experience. -
Communicating is More than Finding the Right Words
Giving or receiving support requires effective communication. How you listen and respond can change the tone and outcome of a conversation. -
Helping Others to Feel Heard Matters
"As a NAMI HelpLine volunteer, at the very least I need to listen and be kind; to let callers know I’m not going anywhere, and I’m going to do my very best to figure things out with them." -
The NAMI Man of New Orleans
"Working in peer support helped me feel empowered. Not only could sharing my lived experience be a career, but I could also genuinely help people." -
The Life Vest of Support
"Talking to mental health professionals and receiving various treatments can be an important piece to one’s recovery journey, but there is a special power in talking to others who have been in and through similar situations."